Appalachian State @ Montana Semifinal Game Thread

[APPS]

2 1/2 hours to go. Final predictions anybody? It should be a high scoring game. After the defensive battle last night I can't wait to see this offensive show. xthumbsupx

My prediction is App 42, Griz 34. :)

[LacesOut]

Go Griz!

Griz ~ 30
App ~ 28

[phoenixphanatic21]

My prediction
App 31
Montana 37

[mistersykes]

Can't wait.

[AppStateold299]

Either way the ball bounces I hope that both teams play at the top of their game so there are no excuses. May the best (AppState) team win!

[100%GRIZ]

GRIZ 54

app 45

[clintc]

ASU 31
Montana 28

[gbhmt]

This is gonna be the longest two hours of my life...:(

[appmaj]

Ready!!

[Skjellyfetti]

Appalachian State - 42
Montana - 38

[Horseshoe App]

My prediction
App 31
Montana 37

If you can't beat us, cheer against usxsmiley_wix Nothing like being loyal to the Southern Conference
My prediction
App St-34
Montana-21

[APP SHOOTER]

APP=38
GRIZ=31

[APPS]

2 hours to go

[Skjellyfetti]

Got the App pregame on. Just popped open my first Yuengling. Life is good.


...Just wish I was in Missoula.

[gbhmt]

Got the App pregame on. Just popped open my first Yuengling. Life is good.


...Just wish I was in Missoula.

Don't we all...:(

[appstate38]

ASU 42
Griz 31

[GOKATS]

App 34

griz 24

[CrackerRiley]

I have to be here at work until 4pm. I'm going nuts waiting for this game now. I'm definitely going to be driving like a madman to get home once I get off work.

[CSN-info]

Good luck to both teams. Looking forward to a clean and injury-free game.

[Hood]

What's the kickoff temperature?

[Skjellyfetti]

Just heard on the pregame show that 10 App players made their first plane ride Thursday. xeekx

[109GrizGuy]

Just pulled on my long johns and I'm getting ready to head over to the stadium. Temp is 16 degrees with (very) light snow start to spit.

[fltheadgriz]

The snow will get heavier, trust me.
In Kalispell (northwest of Missoula by 120 miles) it started to lightly snow about 1 1/2 hours ago and now it is heavily snowing.
There are white out conditions in Northern Idaho that should be hitting this part of Montana by 3 pm (5pm eastern time).

[boonegoon]

The snow will get heavier, trust me.
In Kalispell (northwest of Missoula by 120 miles) it started to lightly snow about 1 1/2 hours ago and now it is heavily snowing.
There are white out conditions in Northern Idaho that should be hitting this part of Montana by 3 pm (5pm eastern time).

looks to be a great weekend. A little football today, hit Snowbowl tomorrrow. Damn, wish I was there.

[APPS]

less than an hour to gametime

[B&G]

Kickoff has been moved back to 4:11 pm due to the DII Championship game.

[APPS]

Listening to the App pregame show:
http://www.goasu.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&SPSID=104460&SPID=12811&db_oem_id=21500

[Skjellyfetti]

Kickoff has been moved back to 4:11 pm due to the DII Championship game.

I heard DJ say that too... why would that move it back, though? D-II is on ESPN2 and we're on ESPN. xconfusedx

[gbhmt]

Anybody notice the (apparently previous) time for kickoff is Montana's area code in Eastern time? :p

[ronpayne]

I heard DJ say that too... why would that move it back, though? D-II is on ESPN2 and we're on ESPN. xconfusedx

The announcers aren't coming to the game itself - they are going to watch it on tv screens remotely, so they have to finish the DII game they are calling first before calling the ASU victory, ahem, I mean battle with Montana. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx (Just kidding... i hope)

[phoenixphanatic21]

Just heard on the pregame show that 10 App players made their first plane ride Thursday. xeekx

I know when Elon travelled to USF 2 years ago, it was the first time a bunch of players had been on a plane too. Just curious, they say which 10 players had never been on a plane before?

[CrackerRiley]

The announcers aren't coming to the game itself - they are going to watch it on tv screens remotely, so they have to finish the DII game they are calling first before calling the ASU victory, ahem, I mean battle with Montana. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx (Just kidding... i hope)

Are you serious?

The DII game is just ending the 3rd quarter. No way it's over by 4:11

[Skjellyfetti]

I know when Elon travelled to USF 2 years ago, it was the first time a bunch of players had been on a plane too. Just curious, they say which 10 players had never been on a plane before?

Nah, but it would have to be freshman or guys that didn't make the trip to LSU or Samford last year.

Armanti's first plane ride was to Michigan, so I LIKE IT!! ;):D

[ronpayne]

Are you serious?

The DII game is just ending the 3rd quarter. No way it's over by 4:11

I hope I'm kidding (I have no facts to back up my hypothetical... :-) )xeekx

[Skjellyfetti]

Are you serious?

The DII game is just ending the 3rd quarter. No way it's over by 4:11

DJ said it was delayed until after the D-II game... but, he must have been confused and it must be this basketball game.

[BlackNGold]

DJ said it was delayed until after the D-II game... but, he must have been confused and it must be this basketball game.

yes the game is on ESPN not ESPN 2

[CrackerRiley]

Alright, I'm outta here fellas. I'll be back in a few hours either completely bummed or completely excited. But either way, I'll have (quite) a few drinks in me.

[asknoquarter21]

I am in traffic trying to get home.
How long is the delay looking? Trying to decide between bar in 10 or home in 20.

[Skjellyfetti]

I am in traffic trying to get home.
How long is the delay looking? Trying to decide between bar in 10 or home in 20.

Kickoff at 4:11 left I heard.

[AppStateold299]

This laugher between La Salle and Kansas better get kicked off for our Semi Finals. I mean this is a joke of a game. I want to see kick off.

[APPS]

LOL! Looks like the Griz fans cleared out of here, must be a lack of Griz-envy ;)

[ronpayne]

LOL! Looks like the Griz fans cleared out of here, must be a lack of Griz-envy ;)

nahh, those lucky bums get to actually GO to the game :-) (Granted, I will have a much better chance of going to the Championship game :-), travel wise, so no complaints! )


APP!!!!

[APPS]

And they did not sell out the game.

[APPS]

Any minute now until gametime

[ronpayne]

YAY! ESPN turned off the Kansas game!!!

[appstate38]

Game Time!!!

[SCBluehen]

Let's just pray for better camera action/angles than last night.

[drm7336]

Is this on the net anywhere? I'm at work, no TV

[SCBluehen]

Is this on the net anywhere? I'm at work, no TV

channelsurfing.net

[mattmets]

Game is on espn360 and channelsurfing.

[asknoquarter21]

Wooooo

[furman94]

Tiny App State nocked off Michigan? Tiny? Do they know how big App is/

[paward]

Ok you can tell i never played, those guys do not have sleeves.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Did the graphic with teams with most wins in FCS since 2000 bother anyone else? It showed North Dakota States logo, but just said North Dakota, and the fact that for some of those years NDSU would have been D2?

[SCBluehen]

Tiny App State nocked off Michigan? Tiny? Do they know how big App is/

All these commentators know about FCS teams is what they were briefed on before the game.

[UMass922]

Game is on espn360 and channelsurfing.

Channelsurfing is asking for a password for this game. xconfusedx

[FargoBison]

Did the graphic with teams with most wins in FCS since 2000 bother anyone else? It showed North Dakota States logo, but just said North Dakota, and the fact that for some of those years NDSU would have been D2?

They called NDSU "North Dakota", yeah that does bother me.

[paward]

I do not care who your team is you have got to love what AE does for the game.

[appstate38]

My heart is beating 1000 times a minute

[Bogus Megapardus]

Channelsurfing is asking for a password for this game. xconfusedx

Use the first link.

Nice crowd; A. Edwards looks like a toothpick against Montana's D rush.

[gbhmt]

My heart is beating 1000 times a minute

Ditto.

[gbhmt]

HEY GUYS THE CROWD WON'T BOTHER US LOL

[gbhmt]

Great coverage!

[appstate38]

Radio is behind the tv coverage.

[gbhmt]

Radio is behind the tv coverage.

What radio are you listening to? If you want, you can try kgvo1290.com, it might be more accurate.

[TokyoGriz]

nice offsides on 3rd and one for appy.

ya the crowd wont affect us at all.....

[bpcats]

It might be a good idea for the Montana DE's to not get up the field too quick b/c once Armentie breaks the pocket he is gone.

Great defensive series by Montana.

[Downstate Hen]

AE looks the temp. is really getting to him.... just sayin

[Proud Griz Man]

Mt kicked to ASU.

ASU two first downs.

App State turned over on downs.

Montana takes over at the 38.

[Edge316007]

nice offsides on 3rd and one for appy.

ya the crowd wont affect us at all.....

Offsides on Montana as well. 1-1.

[gbhmt]

Mariani just made #9 look silly.

[appstate38]

What radio are you listening to? If you want, you can try kgvo1290.com, it might be more accurate.

Sorry internet coverage from goasu website

[gbhmt]

Sorry internet coverage from goasu website

Yeah you can try kgvo1290.com, it was on time when I listened to it last.

[Proud Griz Man]

Mariani gain of 8.

Reynolds run for 5 for 1st down MT.

[appstate38]

Yeah you can try kgvo1290.com, it was on time when I listened to it last.

thanks

[asknoquarter21]

generous spot

[TokyoGriz]

Offsides on Montana as well. 1-1.

True MT was obviously pumped jumped.

But app got their offsides on a 3 and one with the crowd screaming. Id say the app one is the worse one.

Its only one of at least a few that will happen today because of the crowd.

[gbhmt]

Awww gotta catch that.

[gbhmt]

TD CHASE REYNOLDS!!!

[Downstate Hen]

he made that look toooo easy

[Zangzigger]

Montana looked very impressive in that drive

[APPS]

nice offsides on 3rd and one for appy.

ya the crowd wont affect us at all.....

Guess it affects the Griz with your dlineman jumping offsides first LOL

[ddmann]

first td of the day for chase!!

[gbhmt]

Nearly flawless drive by the Griz.

[Edge316007]

Come on Legree, you're better than that.

[TokyoGriz]

Ya baby! TD Reynolds!

[appstate38]

Wow nice run

[asknoquarter21]

Terrible job by the D overpursuing

Nothing great by the RB in fact looked pretty slow


good blocking, but terrible pursuit

[KiddBrewer]

hey this looks fimiliar.

[KiddBrewer]

its gonna be a battle. love it!

[gbhmt]

Terrible job by the D overpursuing

Nothing great by the RB in fact looked pretty slow


good blocking, but terrible pursuit

HA are you kidding? He blew past your defense. xrolleyesx Slow my A$$.

[bpcats]

Great drive by Montana. App is in trouble if Chase is getting free this early.

I am starting to have a better appreciation for the Cats dline that held the Griz to 95 yds rushing because they are running over everybody else.

[gbhmt]

Great drive by Montana. App is in trouble if Chase is getting free this early.

I am starting to have a better appreciation for the Cats dline that held the Griz to 95 yds rushing because they are running over everybody else.

xnodxxnodx Besides maybe SDSU's line, the Cats' line was the best we saw this year. xthumbsupx

[APP SHOOTER]

It is on the GO ASU site with David Jackson

[TokyoGriz]

98 unanswered points for the Griz! Lets keep it up!

[Zangzigger]

It sounds loud

[gbhmt]

It sounds loud

xnodx

[Downstate Hen]

1st Heisman mention

[KiddBrewer]

It sounds loud

sounds like a playoff game in boonexcoffeexxsmiley_wix

dont give me hell, im kidding

[gbhmt]

Montana's DE's are whipping around the tackles.

[Sam Minuteman]

Looking forward to a good game showcasing FCS football..... gotta think this game will be better than the ARMY/NAVY game!

App. State still scares the heck out of me so I'll be rooting for the Griz to come east and play 'Nova.

Griz stadium looks beautifull!! I hear there is snow in the forcast? What team would it impact more? My guess is Edwards and App.

[Edge316007]

Enough with these damn drops.

[gbhmt]

Baaaaaaad drop.

[Downstate Hen]

tempature is getting to AE

[gbhmt]

Go Marc!

[asknoquarter21]

tempature is getting to AE

hahahaha

[appstate38]

Being outplayed right now

[gbhmt]

Nice lookin punt.

[AppChicago]

tempature is getting to AE

Yeah? Is it, weatherman?

[KiddBrewer]

Montana's DE's are whipping around the tackles.

over pursuit.

[TokyoGriz]

Nice stop Montana. Lets add on some more points.

Good field position.

[AppChicago]

Being outplayed right now

Yeah, looks that way so far. I'm confident, however, that our boys can refocus and keep this thing moving. It's early, yet.

[appstate38]

Apps need to settle down. Geesh

[KiddBrewer]

tempature is getting to AE

xlolx

[APPS]

Announcers are pretty good

[09griz]

I'm surprised how good Montana is looking in the first!

[hoseman]

App State is in big trouble. Montana OL is winning the game.

[gbhmt]

Montana's O line is playing very very well right now.

[TokyoGriz]

Reynolds is looking great. 10 yard run shrugging off tackles.

[appstate38]

3rd down come on D

[KiddBrewer]

Announcers are pretty good

they really arent bad. very nice to see

[BEAR]

Announcers are pretty fair so far. ALL MONTANA so far. xreadx

Oops. just read the board.

[paward]

Lot of time and game left. Can count on Appalachian to step it up.

[gbhmt]

They don't seem to be talking too much outside of the FCS idiom, that's always refreshing.

[Downstate Hen]

you heard 'em even the announcers said Appy is cold. Haha

[appstate38]

3rd down again...... COME ON D

[APPS]

Chase got away with a clip on the reverse

[appstate38]

Great pressure by the d line

[Edge316007]

They don't seem to be talking too much outside of the FCS idiom, that's always refreshing.

I think that's one thing we can all agree on.

[APPS]

defense holds, now its time for a scoring drive

[PhoenixPhan]

Special teams for both sides are killing it today!

[appstate38]

Need some decent field position

[APPS]

3 minutes left in the first, 7-0 Griz

[asknoquarter21]

when AE rolls and scrambles he has all day to throw

[appstate38]

here we go APPS

[APPS]

Armanti is rolling now

[KiddBrewer]

blake elder = my favorite player.

you cant beat heart

[appstate38]

Montana d line is playing well

[Hoyadestroya85]

what's the sitch with Armanti healthwise? JW

[appstate38]

Hopefully we have settled down now and can play our style of ball. Griz came out jacked!!!

[asknoquarter21]

what's the sitch with Armanti healthwise? JW

he is about 100%

He still has a brace on the knee, so he isn't completely 100%, but I would say he is close enough to be himself.

[APPS]

second quarter to start, still 7-0 Griz

[KiddBrewer]

hopefully were settled.

[appstate38]

Start of the second quarter.... Need to get that TD!

[APP SHOOTER]

That Cline kid is very good receiver makes big catches when needed

[appstate38]

False start

[KiddBrewer]

ARMANTI!

[appstate38]

BRIAN QUICK!

[APPS]

what a pass and what a catch by Quick!

[asknoquarter21]

I swear quick is all day

[appstate38]

TD APPS

[asknoquarter21]

sounds loud

haha

[appstate38]

Great Drive. 7-7

[TokyoGriz]

Great throw before the td.

Bad coverage by griz safety could have had int easy.

[GrizDen]

#3 for the Griz Secondary has to make a better play on the ball.

AE waited just long enough to throw it knowing he was going to get popped.

Score 7-7 early in the 2nd Quarter.

[paward]

Was that a face mask in the endzone?

[APPS]

that's more like it, tie game 7-7 14:14 second quarter

[APP SHOOTER]

My friend called said he bet on game and line was
APP +3
OU 60

[appstate38]

Got to make them pay for blitzing....

[APPS]

Great throw before the td.

Bad coverage by griz safety could have had int easy.

No one outjumps Quick

[PhoenixPhan]

I don't think a winner can be called until the last 30 seconds (or less) of this game. You never know what's going to come from both of these teams--they can both get ahead, but they can also both come back in big ways at the end.

Also, much respect to the teams and the fans out there in 15 degree weather. xbowx brrrrrrrr

[appstate38]

Great throw before the td.

Bad coverage by griz safety could have had int easy.

Against a 6'5" WR in Brian Quick.... Yeah easy interceptionxrolleyesx

[Sam Minuteman]

#3 for the Griz Secondary has to make a better play on the ball.

AE waited just long enough to throw it knowing he was going to get popped.

Score 7-7 early in the 2nd Quarter.


Agree, looked like the DB's took a play off there............ great game so far.

[Edge316007]

Any word on the attendance?

[APPS]

I don't think a winner can be called until the last 30 seconds (or less) of this game. You never know what's going to come from both of these teams--they can both get ahead, but they can also both come back in big ways at the end.

Also, much respect to the teams and the fans out there in 15 degree weather. xbowx brrrrrrrr

15F is not that cold

[TokyoGriz]

Lets get number 80 more passes

[appstate38]

Apps bring a blitzxeekxxeekx

[gbhmt]

Lets get number 80 more passes

I agree!

[gbhmt]

Lots of iffy throws from Selle right now.

[appstate38]

3rd down come on d

[Sam Minuteman]

Grizz QB seems to be about a half yard off with a lot of his passes. Once he settles in will be much more dangerous.

Here comes the snow........

[APP SHOOTER]

Get that 80 a tennis racket get him off the field:)

[KiddBrewer]

i really like these announcers. theyve done their homework!

[asknoquarter21]

good pressure on 3rd down

the cold must be getting to Selle

[Reign of Terrier]

this game is kind of hard for me to watch, hard to root against either team

[gbhmt]

God our receivers are getting open, but Selle is just totally off right now.

[appstate38]

Coach Wiley dialing up some blitzes..... ME like it

[Sam Minuteman]

ESPN really boned the camera work on that fake............

[APPS]

another good d stop, effective blitz

[gbhmt]

One missed block away from a 1st down.

[Reign of Terrier]

I liked the "TEAM LOGO" stats personally

BTW thanks Camera man for taking that fake on the fake punt

[Edge316007]

Great work so far by ESPN. Camera man totally faked out and then earlier they had "team logo" in the stats breakdown.

[KiddBrewer]

what a terrible play call haha

[appstate38]

Interesting call with the fake.

[gbhmt]

Alright we gotta match that stop.

[gbhmt]

I hope Thompson is back in, we need our starting corners.

[appstate38]

Here we go O! time to quiet the crowd

[APPS]

LOL what a failed fake!

[TokyoGriz]

Fake wasnt bad call. The fumble and the hold.......not so hot.

Hurt griz on the play... blah

[gbhmt]

More false starts...xrolleyesx

[WildcatFan]

Another false start - could the noise level be an issuexlolxxlolx

[Sam Minuteman]

And on cue they talk about the "national championship" and put the BullCrapStandings up....

[APPS]

third false start tsk tsk

BCS talk starts

[gbhmt]

These injuries aren't looking good.

[appstate38]

Another injured Griz....

[APPS]

Prairie View getting beat!

[appstate38]

Another false start - could the noise level be an issuexlolxxlolx

Hmmm What time does your game start again????xlolx

[asknoquarter21]

could the cold be getting to Montana?

[gbhmt]

could the cold be getting to Montana?

Last I checked you had in injured player too...xnonox

[APP SHOOTER]

CLOSE

[gbhmt]

They gotta review that!!!

[WildcatFan]

Hmmm What time does your game start again????xlolx

Darn now you just hurt my feelings - chill out it was just a joke.

[gbhmt]

What a hit that was though! He got rocked!

[appstate38]

Catch the ball

[TokyoGriz]

GD radio adds!

[gbhmt]

Wow talk about a terrible kick taking a nice bounce.

[asknoquarter21]

nice roll

[APP SHOOTER]

Great game so far:)

[appstate38]

Darn now you just hurt my feelings - chill out it was just a joke.

Sorry dude..... Nerves on edge a bit

[APPS]

11 minutes left in the second tied at 7, Griz get the d stop

[Reign of Terrier]

IMO this is more entertaining than last nights game

[gbhmt]

Oohhhhhhh he almost got that catch!

[appstate38]

Great coverage by Cortez

[asknoquarter21]

good no call

Maranara should have caught it

[BlackNGold]

IMO this is more entertaining than last nights game

umm Duh

[TokyoGriz]

Cmon Griz! Lets get good sustained drive here.

[gbhmt]

WHY CAN'T WE CATCH THE BALL

[appstate38]

Pass interference on the offense

[asknoquarter21]

ok

The cold is bothering both teams

no one can catch the ball

[APPS]

Mariani pushes off then whines for a call

[gbhmt]

They're making a good point too. We were dominating with the run game, why have we deserted it?? xconfusedx

[Edge316007]

WHY CAN'T WE CATCH THE BALL

Neither team can.

[BlackNGold]

Talk about a Bad Kick that Stays Bad... Bad Bounce

[Reign of Terrier]

App ball with good field position

[asknoquarter21]

GREAT field position

[WildcatFan]

Sorry dude..... Nerves on edge a bit

Don't blame you - this is a great game. Good luck.

[appstate38]

D has it dialed in right now.....

[gbhmt]

Neither team can.

You've had one drop. We've had, what, like four or five??

[APP SHOOTER]

Throw it to that # 80 hell catch it for sure great player

[gbhmt]

Looks like a hold.

[Reign of Terrier]

Holding App state

[TokyoGriz]

Good field position for appy. xmadx

[asknoquarter21]

bad hold
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good call

[PhoenixPhan]

Wow that highlight reel of Montana's take-aways...props to the defense (even more if they can manage to get any from off the App offnese--that'll be a chore)

[appstate38]

This game has gone from a track meet to a heavy bout going 15 rounds

[APPS]

another d stop for us, good field position

neither teams offense is playing that great, these aren't superb defenses like yesterday, need more scoring

[gbhmt]

Armanti's looking very composed in the pocket under a lot of pressure.

[Reign of Terrier]

though I'm kind of torn on this game I still don't like Brian Quick (he's bringing back so many painful memories)

[asknoquarter21]

great run right there


0 turned into 4

[Edge316007]

Holy ****.

[BlackNGold]

oh my god.... Cline... plz b ok

[Sam Minuteman]

That guy will be lucky to know where he is after that hit!!! WOW

[WildcatFan]

Wow - is he ok?

[BlackNGold]

clean hit, but F U 21

[asknoquarter21]

lead with the helmet much???

[appstate38]

Big hit

[SCBluehen]

Holy ****.

ditto

[Reign of Terrier]

JACKED UP OMG (I hope he's OK, he looks ok just a heck of a hit I think)

[TokyoGriz]

Whack!

[gbhmt]

WHAT A HIT!!!!!! Completely legal too. Helmet hit his chest. He'll be okay, he went down and pointed at his stomach, so probably just got the wind knocked out of him. Thompson had a hit that was completely identical to that against SDSU.